Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 233C - Nevada Arts Council
Here’s a refined overview of Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 233C – Nevada Arts Council, which governs the Council’s organization, operations, and grant-making policies:
1. 📚 Definitions (§ 233C.010)
Key terms defined include:
Administrator: the Administrator of the Division
Board: the Council’s governing board
Division: the Nevada Arts Council
Grantee: an organization or individual receiving Council funding (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
2. 🗓 Board Meetings & Governance (§ 233C.015)
Mandates public notice of scheduled Board meetings, agenda distribution methods, and consideration of materials submitted after agenda distribution. (law.cornell.edu)
3. 🎨 Grants Process (§ 233C.020–.040)
Eligibility (§ 233C.020): Grants are open to arts and cultural programs/projects that benefit Nevada residents directly (leg.state.nv.us).
Guidelines & Use (§ 233C.030): Establishment of grant criteria, amendment processes, and deadlines. Late applications must be returned. (law.cornell.edu)
Review & Approval (§ 233C.040): Defines procedures for application review and funding decisions by the Board.
4. 📈 Grant Management Requirements (§ 233C.100–.110)
Administration & Reporting (§ 233C.100): Grantees must properly manage funds, submit final reports, notify the Division of project changes, and maintain records.
Funding Withdrawal (§ 233C.110): Outlines conditions for refusal, suspension, or withdrawal of grants, like mismanagement or non-compliance. (law.cornell.edu)
5. ⚖️ Severability (§ 233C.120)
If any part of the Chapter is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. (regulations.justia.com)
📋 Summary Table
| Section(s) | Focus |
|---|---|
| §§ .010 | Definitions (Administrator, Board, Division, Grantee) |
| § .015 | Board operations: meeting scheduling & agenda handling |
| §§ .020–.040 | Grants: eligibility, application deadlines, review process |
| §§ .100–.110 | Grant administration: recordkeeping, reporting, conditions for withdrawal |
| § .120 | Severability of regulations |
➕ Related Statutes in NRS Chapter 233C
This NAC Chapter supports the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) on organizational structure—such as the Council’s creation (NRS 233C.025), Board powers (NRS 233C.030–.070), and arts fund (NRS 233C.095–.097). (law.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, nevada.public.law)
✅ Practical Notes
If you're considering applying for an Arts Council grant, review the eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and reporting obligations carefully.
As a Board member or public stakeholder, understand rules about agenda timing and public material submissions.
Ensure compliance in grant management to avoid funding revocation.
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